Senior Art Director

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world's first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. 

Role: GenAI Senior Art Director 

Location:  Manila, Philippines

About the role: 

We're seeking a visionary Gen AI Senior Art Director to bridge the worlds of premium creative execution and artificial intelligence innovation. This role will lead a team of Gen AI Creators while personally crafting exceptional visual solutions for prestigious brands. The ideal candidate will combine deep design expertise with advanced Gen AI capabilities, particularly suited to beauty, luxury, and premium sector work.   

What you will be doing: 

Creative Leadership & Execution:  

• Direct and inspire Gen AI Creators in delivering high-quality, high-performing creative solutions  
• Lead the visual development of campaigns from concept to execution using Gen AI tools  
• Ensure all creative output maintains premium brand standards and design excellence  
• Pioneer new approaches to Gen AI-driven creative development  
• Maintain exceptional craft standards across all deliverables  

Technical Direction:  

• Master and evolve Gen AI techniques (using tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, etc.)  
• Develop and document best practices for Gen AI creative production  
• Overcome creative limitations through innovative problem-solving  
• Guide team members in optimizing Gen AI outputs for premium brand standards  
• Collaborate with Product & Engineering teams to advance Gen AI capabilities  

Client & Team Management:  

• Partner with Customer Success teams to refine briefs and manage client expectations  
• Present creative work and articulate Gen AI solutions to clients  
• Mentor and develop Gen AI Creators' skills and capabilities  
• Structure efficient Gen AI delivery processes  
• Build trust in Gen AI solutions while maintaining brand integrity  

What you need to be great in this role: 

• 8+ years of art direction experience, with significant exposure to premium brands  
• Proven track record in premium sector creative development  
• Deep expertise in Gen AI tools and creative applications  
• Strong foundation in traditional design principles and craft  
• Mastery of Adobe Creative Cloud  
• Excellence in team leadership and mentoring  
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills  
• Access to reliable high-speed internet (40+ Mbps)  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a hybrid environment  
• Willingness to travel occasionally as needed  
• Flexibility to engage with global teams across time zones    

Preferred Experience:  

• Beauty, luxury, or premium fashion brand experience  
• Experience delivering Gen AI solutions for real-world advertising  
• Multi-market or global brand experience  
• Experience in managing and developing creative teams  

Technical Skills:  

• Advanced knowledge of Gen AI tools and techniques  
• Expert-level prompting and model selection capabilities  
• Strong retouching and finishing skills  
• Proficiency in creative automation workflows  
• Understanding of performance marketing principles  

Personal Qualities:  

• Strong aesthetic sensibility and attention to detail  
• Innovation mindset with practical problem-solving abilities  
• Passionate about emerging technologies  
• Natural leader and mentor  
• Collaborative team player  
• Committed to continuous learning  

Project Focus Areas:  

• Premium brand campaign development  
• Social media content creation  
• Digital advertising  
• Cross-platform visual solutions  
• Innovation in Gen AI applications  

Success Metrics:  

• Quality and client satisfaction of Gen AI deliverables  
• Performance of Gen AI creative outputs  
• Team development and capability building  
• Innovation in Gen AI techniques and applications  
• Client relationship growth  
• Passion for and inquisitive about AI and new technologies
• Understanding and knowledge of AI tools is beneficial, but ability to learn and digest benefits and features of AI tools is critical
• Willingness to learn and incorporate AI into design processes.

Req ID: 14688

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Our values shape everything we do: 

Be Ambitious to succeed   

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what's possible   

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work   

Be always learning and listening to understand   

Be Results-focused  to exceed expectations   

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations   

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.    

 OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.